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At least 1 dead in two-semi wreck, fire

At least one person was killed Friday night in a wreck that left two tractor-trailers smoldering on the Interstate 40 center median near Bushland, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers said.

The wreck occurred about 9:30 p.m. near mile marker 57, a trooper on scene said. The circumstances of the wreck were under investigation Friday night as Potter County firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

The wreck hampered traffic and health officials were en route to inspect the damage as each of the tractor-trailers were carrying produce — one carrying potatoes and the other cantaloupes, troopers said.

About 11 p.m., authorities said the scene would likely take another four to six hours to clear. Troopers did not have further information Friday night.